What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manufacturing Process Engineer position at Blue Signal Search?
Manufacturing Process Engineer
Location: On-Site, Houston, TX
The Opportunity
Our client is a rapidly growing producer of precision metal components for high-stakes markets such as energy, aerospace, and heavy industrial equipment. They are investing heavily in modern equipment, lean principles, and top-tier engineering talent to keep pace with surging customer demand. As a Manufacturing Process Engineer, you will be the technical bridge between customer requirements and shop-floor execution, shaping how complex parts move from quote to finished shipment. If you enjoy variety, hands-on problem solving, and seeing your ideas come to life in the plant every day, this role is for you.
What You Will Do
- Analyze customer RFQs, prepare data-driven cost estimates, and recommend optimal production approaches.
- Create detailed routings that convert specifications into clear workflow steps for machining, forging, heat treat, and inspection teams.
- Collaborate with raw material, machining, quality, and logistics groups to keep orders on schedule and within tolerance.
- Develop and maintain AutoCAD (and 3-D where applicable) drawings for parts, custom tooling, and fixtures.
- Interpret and apply industry codes and customer standards (ASTM, ASME, ISO, and others) to ensure audit-ready quality.
- Provide real-time troubleshooting and continuous-improvement leadership in a high-mix, fast-moving shop environment.
What You Bring
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering (or similar) plus proven experience in a discrete-parts manufacturing setting.
- Demonstrated success creating cost models and routings for low-volume, high-complexity components.
- Proficiency with AutoCAD (or comparable CAD package) and familiarity with ERP/MRP routing tools.
- Working knowledge of metalworking processes such as forging, machining, heat treatment, and NDE.
- Solid grasp of quality systems, statistical methods, and relevant industry standards.
- Excellent communication skills and an eagerness to work on the production floor alongside operators and technicians.
Why You’ll Love This Role
- Impact: Own cradle-to-grave process design for critical parts used where failure is not an option.
- Visibility: Report directly to engineering leadership with a seat at the table on cost, quality, and delivery decisions.
- Growth: Join a company scaling aggressively with clear advancement paths into senior engineering or operations leadership.
- Culture: Fast-paced, collaborative environment that celebrates innovation and supports continuous learning.
About Blue Signal:
Blue Signal is an award-winning, executive search firm specializing in various specialties. Our recruiters have a proven track record of placing top-tier talent across industry verticals, with deep expertise in numerous professional services. Learn more at bit.ly/46Gs4yS